Finding the Third Proportional to 135,757 and 292,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,757 and 292,574 is: 630,535.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,757 : 292,574 = 292,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,757/292,574 = 292,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,757x = 292,574 × 292,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,757x = 85,599,545,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,599,545,476/135,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,535.04
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